Shows / TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives.
At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discussions about love and sex, the TransLash Podcast keeps listeners informed and reminds us to never…
Episodes
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Media with Fran Tirado
Queer and trans media publications are fighting to survive, adapt, and carve out new spaces for our stories to be told. In this episode, Imara sits down with…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Surveillance at DHS
The Department of Homeland Security has quietly rolled back policies that limited surveillance based on gender identity and sexual orientation, raising urgent…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Trans Music Archive
Music has always carried the stories of trans lives, yet so much of that history is at risk of being lost. In this episode, Imara speaks with the co-founders…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Families: Searching for Safety Outside the U.S.
Across the United States, anti-trans laws and rising hostility have forced some families into a heartwrenching decision: leaving their homes behind to keep…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Trans People Fighting Back
As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. In this replay, Imara talks with…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Tourmaline's Definitive Biography of Marsha P. Johnson
In honor of what would have been Marsha P. Johnson’s 80th birthday, we’re replaying this conversation with Tourmaline about her book “Marsha: The Joy and…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Talking Trans History with Trans Scholars
In this episode replay, Imara is joined by two leading trans scholars to discuss our community’s history and future. First, she talks with historian Dr. Susan…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Cybersecurity for Trans People
Online harassment against trans people has become increasingly violent and sophisticated over the last few years. In this episode replay, Imara traces the…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Joy: Artists
In times like these, we’re all in need of a little extra joy. This week, Imara uncovers some never-before-heard gems from the trans joy archives. With a focus…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
AI, Magic, and Trans Fiction
Blending queerness, technology, and magic, A.E. Osworth is reshaping what fiction can create. In this episode, Imara sits down with the award-winning novelist…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Poetry with Golden
What does it mean to write yourself into the world when the world tries to write you out of it? First, Imara honors the late Andrea Gibson with a special trans…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Journalism with Tre'vell Anderson
At a time when trans stories are under attack and disinformation is spreading fast, the role of trans journalists has never been more vital. In this episode…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Voices from Around the Country
Despite political attacks and threats to our safety, trans people are still living full, complex and beautiful lives in the United States. In this special…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Funding Trans Movements
As attacks on our community continue to escalate, trans-led organizations are facing a double crisis: rising needs and shrinking resources. In this episode…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Live: Unpacking the Skrmetti Decision
The Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for minors. This is a devastating blow to trans kids and adults across the country…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The End of Trans Military Service
As the military ban takes effect, thousands of trans service members have been purged from the forces based solely on their identity. In this episode, Imara…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Families: Parenting as a Non-Binary Person
What does it mean to parent outside the boundaries of motherhood or fatherhood? As part of our ongoing Families series, Imara sits down with artist and…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Trans Fight Over Medicaid
With sweeping cuts to Medicaid under debate in Congress, access to lifesaving healthcare for millions is on the line. In this episode, Imara explores the…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Rest and Wellness
Amid relentless political attacks, rest is not a luxury for trans people—it’s a necessary act of survival. In this episode, Imara explores how our communities…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Tourmaline’s New Definitive Biography of Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson helped change the world—and now, she’s getting the biography she deserves. This week, Imara sits down with author and artist Tourmaline to…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Trans Mother's Day
The word “mother” hits differently for trans folks. Traditional notions of motherhood are steeped in racialized and cisheterosexual norms. So what does…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trump's First 100 Days
In the first 100 days of his second term, Donald Trump has launched an extreme and focused attack on trans people and our rights. This week, Imara speaks with…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Being Autistic and Trans
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re replaying this Webby Award-honored episode from last year. Joined by social psychologist and author of…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Families: A Guide to Trans Pregnancy and Birth
For many trans people, the path to building a biological family is filled with questions and misinformation. As part of our ongoing “Families” series, Imara…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Rise of Techno-Fascism
As far-right tech billionaires continue to seize power, the United States is facing a new and dangerous threat: techno-fascism. This week, Imara unpacks this…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
DIY and Trans Self-Sufficiency
In a world that often denies trans people access to safety and resources, DIY skills can be a path to empowerment and survival. This week, Imara explores the…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Chani Nicholas and Trans Astrology
Astrology has long been a tool of resistance, self-discovery, and connection. This week, Imara explores the power of astrology for queer and trans community…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Power of Local Trans Organizing
As anti-trans policies continue to escalate at the national and state level, local organizing has become a bastion of hope. This week, Imara talks with two…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Threat of Digital Authoritarianism
Authoritarian forces around the world are reshaping digital technologies into tools of control. This week, Imara dives into the growing threat of digital…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Video Games
From indie gems to mainstream titles, trans developers and gamers are reshaping the industry, making room for stories that reflect our lives and experiences…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Emilia Pérez Oscars Controversy
The film Emilia Pérez has been making waves this awards season—but not without controversy. While the musical thriller has received critical acclaim, its…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Unearthing Black Trans History
In honor of Black History Month, Imara digs into the archives to unearth the incredible stories of two 19th century Black trans women. Archivist and scholar…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Gay Love
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating what it means to be gay, trans, and in love. Imara talks with couple Arthur Rockwell and Harry Weissman about their…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Families: Parents React to New Attacks
Trump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for minors is the latest blow in a years-long assault on trans kids. Despite these setbacks, parent…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Advocacy at the State Level
With the rise of anti-trans attacks on the federal level, state-level advocacy is becoming even more crucial. This week, Imara talks with leaders working to…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Kids and the Military: Trump's Policy Priorities
After a flurry of executive orders, Trump is making good on his promise to go after trans people on day one. This week, Imara takes a look at two of his…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
A New LGBTQ+ Strategy in Washington
With the second Trump administration about to take power, how can LGBTQ+ advocacy groups continue to advance their nationwide priorities? Imara is joined by…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans Comedy as Resistance
Laughter is key to survival. This week, Imara talks to two of the funniest trans people out there about the power of comedy in good times and bad. First, she…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: The Legendary Miss Major
As the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2023, Imara is…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Janelle Monáe
As the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2022, Imara has an…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: A New Black Trans Civil Rights Agenda
As the TransLash Podcast takes a break for the holidays, we’re sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. In this replay from 2022, Imara…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Hormones and IDs: Preparing for Trump 2.0
Trump has promised to target trans rights on his first day back in office. While it remains to be seen what exactly he’ll do, there are several ways trans…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Skrmetti: Trans Healthcare at SCOTUS
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the landmark case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, which takes up the question of gender affirming care access for youth. After…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Processing Kamala’s Loss with Jamilah King
What can Kamala Harris’ defeat tell us about American attitudes towards Black women and other marginalized genders? This week, Imara is joined by Jamilah King…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
U.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase Strangio
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that will fundamentally reshape gender affirming care access across the United…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Unpacking the Republican Victory
In the wake of Trump’s stunning victory, Imara grapples with the stakes of this outcome for trans people across the United States. She’s joined by…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The Final Days of the Campaign
In the last few days of the 2024 presidential campaign, Imara breaks down the ways that trans issues have taken center stage this election season. She’s joined…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
TransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone Wolf
In Episode 3 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
TransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ Violence
In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
TransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End Democracy
In Episode 1 of a new season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, discover how far-right militias have shifted their focus from assaulting the U.S. Capitol to…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
The State of the Race with Eugene Daniels
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Imara breaks down the latest election news with White House Correspondent and POLITICO reporter Eugene Daniels…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Sarah McBride Runs for Congress
Sarah McBride broke barriers when she became the first openly trans state senator in the country in 2021. Now, she’s looking to make history again as the first…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Project 2025 and Trans People
Project 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and why are they targeting trans rights? To help…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Gaza and the 2024 Elections
As we near the one year anniversary of October 7th, Imara reflects on how the war in Gaza has impacted election politics in the United States. First, she’s…
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesIntroducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: Paramilitary Groups Stoke Political Violence
In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in America…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Mental Health and the 2024 Elections
As the countdown to Election Day continues, the stress and uncertainty of U.S. politics can impact our wellbeing in some major ways. So how do we manage our…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Trans People Fighting Back
As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. This week, Imara talks with two…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
Replay: Trans Family Child Separation
Over the past couple of years, Republicans in Texas and Florida have pursued a devastating new line of attack against trans youth: separating them from their…
- TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones
DNC Roundup with Ali Velshi
It’s the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Imara has been on the ground in Chicago reporting on this historic event. As Kamala Harris…
TransLash Podcast with Imara JonesUnpacking the DNC: Day 1
After an unprecedented shake up in the presidential race, the Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago. To kick off TransLash Media’s…